what i learned this week

1. no matter how cute the brown and teal plates are at target, don't pick them up. picking them up only results in dropping them, breaking them and making a scene. next time when brown and teal is calling your name, just say no.

2. when the doctor tells you that you'll be sporting the aircast boot for 4 weeks, what she really means is 6 weeks. don't get your hopes up and bring your left shoe to the appointment. it will just end up being a sad addition to the back seat of the car.

3. don't order the chicken ceaser salad at pappa kenos. and especially don't order the house garlic salad dressing if there is any chance you will be talking to anyone in the next several days.

4. do wear pants that fit over the boot. it's almost like you're not wearing it at all.

5. don't eat an entire tub of best choice extra creamy whipped topping in one week. it's just not a good idea.

6. do eat an entire jar of smucker's natural peanutbutter in one week. a girl needs her protein.

7. and finally, when doing a "drive by" of sister's new home, don't tell her you hate the outside paint color. instead, comment on the large yard, the huge american flag in the driveway or the cute location.